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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.60, 23,729.52 and 8,797.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.60, 23,729.52 and 8,797.62 is: 13,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.60 : 23,729.52 = 8,797.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.60/23,729.52 = 8,797.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.60x = 23,729.52 × 8,797.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.60x = 208,763,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,763,299.74/15,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.01

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